Road closures for 'Dream Speech' anniversary in DC

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Thousands of people are expected to attend the March on Washington 'Realize the Dream' Rally on Saturday, August 24th from 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. The program will begin at the Lincoln Memorial, followed by a rally to the Washington Monument at 12:30 p.m.

Road closures around the Mall will begin at 6 a.m., including:

Independence Ave SW between 15th and 23rd to include the Tidal Basin Parking Lot